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Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez

Tech Leadership | Food & Bev | CPG | Associations

Technology / Internet

Woodstock, New Brunswick

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BrightLine Solutions is a consulting firm dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries with technology. We specialize in guiding our clients through their digital transformation journeys, offering expertise in technology decisions, adoption, and strategy implementation.

We provide end-to-end technology implementation services, guiding businesses through each stage of their digital transformation journey—from ideation to adoption. Our mission is to help organizations overcome the complexities of technology adoption, enabling sustainable growth and operational excellence.

  • Technology Solution Selection
  • Implementation Project Management
  • Technology and Skills Education Program Management
  • CRM Implementation
  • Analytics Solutions Development
  • Association Management Solution Implementation (Higher Logic)
  • IT Services Management
It services management
Crm implementation
Technology solution selection
Analytics solutions development
Implementation project management
Approximate rate: CAD$ 80 per hour

Experience

BrightLine Solutions (Owner, Nov 2024 – Present)

  • Leads a consulting practice specializing in technology strategy and digital transformation for SMEs.
  • Services include Association Management Solution, AI integration, data analytics, low/no-code automation, CRM implementation, cybersecurity assessments, and productivity enhancements.

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) (Chief Technology Officer, Nov 2021 – Oct 2024)

  • Digital Platforms: Implemented YODL, an innovation connector platform, growing membership from 700 to 5,500+.
  • CRM Implementation: Designed and implemented Zoho CRM, boosting efficiency and adoption through data-driven training.
  • Data Analytics: Delivered Azure-based analytics with over 12 Power BI dashboards supporting engagement and funding insights.
  • Cybersecurity & IT Management: Enhanced organizational cybersecurity by 30% through strategic measures like two-factor authentication and Microsoft Intune.

McCain Foods Limited (Various Leadership Roles, 2006 – 2021)

  • Director of Digital Manufacturing (2021):
    • Launched a transformative digital manufacturing program, including predictive maintenance solutions.
  • Director, River Valley Strategy (2019 – 2021):
    • Co-financed and managed employee housing projects and advanced community development initiatives.
  • Startup and Entrepreneurship Program Lead (2016 – 2019):
    • Piloted co-creation projects with startups, improving supply chain accuracy and fostering innovation.
    • Instrumental in co-founding Fiddlehead Technology, a data science firm.
  • Manager Enterprise Content Management (2015 – 2016):
    • Developed and managed ECM programs, including global document retention policies.
  • Manager Business Intelligence and Reporting (2009 – 2015):
    • Led global BI solutions for profitability, category management, and manufacturing analytics.

Education

  • Microsoft Certified Professional, and multiple data analytics and leadership courses.
  • Diploma (M.Sc. Equivalent) in Hydroinformatics, IHE Delft.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Havana.

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